The 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles will now be without one of basketball’s biggest stars.
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According to Bleacher Report, it has been confirmed as per Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr that Stephen Curry, who has 12 All-Star selections to his name, will not play in this weekend’s All-Star Game due to a knee injury.
Stephen Curry is RULED OUT for the 2026 All-Star game with a knee injury, per HC Steve Kerr
He will also miss the Warriors next two games pic.twitter.com/KG5csIUlOO
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 10, 2026
As per espn.com, Curry is currently experiencing issues with patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is also known as runner’s knee.
“It’s a matter of learning as I go what works rehab-wise,” Curry said to ESPN regarding his injury.
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“Because it’s still painful. You have to try to get rid of all the inflammation and pain. It’s something we still have to monitor and injury-manage, but it’s something where, if I come back too early, it could flare up.”
Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) watches game action during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Curry missing in action for Warriors
Curry’s knee problem has now caused him to miss four consecutive games for the Warriors, including Monday’s 114-113 home win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Golden State will also be without Curry when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in their next matchup. However, the Warriors have hopes that the two-time NBA MVP will be fit enough to play in their home clash against the Boston Celtics on February 19, following the All-Star break.
As for the All-Star Game, the event will now be missing a couple of league MVPs with Curry and Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also unavailable because of an injury.
Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors injured guard Stephen Curry against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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